Certificate & Degree Programs

The Professional Certificate in Visual Storytelling, Certificate in Collaborative Filmmaking and the Low-residency MFA programs at MMC are for artists interested in engaging in a rigorous educational experience in the media arts fields of photography, filmmaking, and multimedia.

Workshops

Hundreds of workshops are offered each year in every aspect of photography and filmmaking, as well as selected courses in writing and book arts. Classes are from Beginner to Master levels, and range from 1 week Workshops to 10 and 12 + Week Intensives.

Life at Maine Media

Students, instructors, faculty and staff mix, mingle, eat and exchange ideas together on MMW+C's 20-acre campus, which is within walking distance to the iconic coastal village of Rockport. Beyond that is Maine’s spectacular MidCoast region, encompassing harbors, ocean, mountains and beautiful natural landscapes.

Explore the relationship between camera and performance.

Guided by cinematographer and director Michael Goi, learn how to develop your “style” and read the script with the visual presentation in mind, how to shotlist without seeing any sets and locations, how to work with actors to achieve the best results, and how to use lenses and lighting to enhance dramatic impact. The session will incorporate script materials shared onscreen and clips from films to illustrate important points, as well as photographs which illustrate the process of turning inspiration into art.

In addition to being offered on an individual basis, this course is also part of the2020 Cinematography Lecture Serieswhich Spans from May 18th-June 12th and includes presentations by Matthew Libatique, ASC, Steven Fierberg, ASC, and many more! Passes available for single lecture, Single-Week , and All Access!

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Instructor: Michael Goi

An accomplished director and cinematographer, Michael’s directing credits include the 2019 feature Mary starring Gary Oldman and Emily Mortimer, Nashville, American Horror Story, and Pretty Little Liars. He also wrote and directed the features Megan is Missing and Voyeur. His cinematography credits include American Horror Story, Mary, Web Therapy, Glee, Scream Queens, Bloodline, The New Normal, Mr. Sunshine, My Name is Earl, The Town That Dreaded Sundown, Life on Mars, The Mentalist and many other shows and features. As a Director of Photography, he has earned Emmy nominations for his work on American Horror Story, Glee and My Name Is Earl. He also landed American Society of Cinematographers nominations for The New Normal pilot, American Horror Story, and TV movies The Fixer and Judas. He is a member of the National Executive Board of the International Cinematographers Guild, the Directors Guild Of America, the Academy Of Television Arts And Sciences and the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences. He regularly mentors students for various industry programs.

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2-Day DaVinci Resolve II

A follow up to 2-Day DaVinci Resolve, designed for students who already have a fundamental understanding of primary correction, scene matching, and basic grading. We will move further into secondary corrections, node structures, color schemes and explore more advanced tools within DaVinci Resolve.

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The Portfolio (ONLINE)

Join Brenton for a two-week experience in portfolio development to further develop your eye and understanding of your work. In this course you will engage in daily review of your work and split the time between field work, shooting and discussions. Each student will have thorough one-on-one meetings with Brenton throughout the week to consider what kinds of photographs you really want to make, and how to give them shape and form as a group.

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Non-Fiction Film: Story Craft

The path to shooting and editing better documentary stories is often rooted in coming to a deeper, AND concrete, understanding of The Craft. This is an intensive case study-based class that will delve into specific shooting and editing choices, and how they arise out of fundamental questions we must ask ourselves all day, every day. From choices over character and structure, to what shot we take and what edit we make, all derive from a specific knowledge of The Craft and how it can guide us. This is essential if you’re going to be able to successfully shape the footage in the edit room.

We provide lifelong learning opportunities for those pursuing the fine arts and media-related professions. We are committed to fostering a diverse community that values creativity, respects culture, and seeks to deepen human understanding and expand communication in the world.

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